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* [[Central Park Family Theater]] (built [[1925]]), 3207 [[Bessemer Road]] | * [[Central Park Family Theater]] (built [[1925]]), 3207 [[Bessemer Road]] | ||
* [[Central Park Theatre]], 2909 [[Bessemer Road]] (1927) | * [[Central Park Theatre]], 2909 [[Bessemer Road]] (1927) | ||
* [[Cinema City 8]] ([[June 16]], [[1978]]–[[1992]]), [[Cobb Theatres]], [[Roebuck Marketplace|Roebuck Shopping City]], [[Parkway East]] | * [[Cinema City 8]] ([[June 16]], [[1978]]–[[1992]]), [[Cobb Theatres]], [[Roebuck Marketplace|Roebuck Shopping City]], [[Parkway East]] | ||
* [[Cinema West]] ([[1968]]–mid 1980s) | * [[Cinema West]] ([[1968]]–mid 1980s) | ||
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* [[Colonnade 10]], [[Colonnade]], 3427 [[Colonnade Parkway]] | * [[Colonnade 10]], [[Colonnade]], 3427 [[Colonnade Parkway]] | ||
* [[Delmar Theatre]], [[North Birmingham]] | * [[Delmar Theatre]], [[North Birmingham]] | ||
* [[Dunbar Theatre]], 2722 [[29th Avenue North]], [[North Birmingham]], (1924-1927) | |||
* [[Dunbar Theatre]], 2722 [[29th Avenue North]], [[North Birmingham]], (1924- | |||
* [[Eamond Theatre]], [[4th Avenue North]] | * [[Eamond Theatre]], [[4th Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Eastwood Mall Theatre]] ([[1964]]–[[1990]]), [[Eastwood Mall]] | * [[Eastwood Mall Theatre]] ([[1964]]–[[1990]]), [[Eastwood Mall]] | ||
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* [[Ensley Theatre]] ([[1927]]-), 1923 [[Avenue E Ensley]] | * [[Ensley Theatre]] ([[1927]]-), 1923 [[Avenue E Ensley]] | ||
* [[Erlanger Theatre]], formerly the [[Jefferson Theatre]], 1700 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Erlanger Theatre]], formerly the [[Jefferson Theatre]], 1700 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Festival 18]], [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] (1989-2006) | * [[Festival 18]], [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] (1989-2006) | ||
* [[Five Points Theatre]], 1912-1914 [[11th Avenue South]] (1921-1958) | * [[Five Points Theatre]], 1912-1914 [[11th Avenue South]] (1921-1958) | ||
* [[Franklin Theater]], 1817 [[Avenue E Ensley]] (1917 | * [[Franklin Theater]], 1817 [[Avenue E Ensley]] (1917-1927) | ||
* [[Galax]], 1919 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1920–1960s) | * [[Galax]], 1919 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1920–1960s) | ||
* [[Gay Theater]] (1921-), 1722 [[4th Avenue North]] | * [[Gay Theater]] (1921-), 1722 [[4th Avenue North]] | ||
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* [[Jefferson Theatre]] ([[1900]]–1930s) renamed [[Erlanger Theatre]] 1700 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Jefferson Theatre]] ([[1900]]–1930s) renamed [[Erlanger Theatre]] 1700 block of [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Jupiter Theatre]] | * [[Jupiter Theatre]] | ||
* [[Liberty Theatre]], 1506 [[Pearson Avenue Southwest]] (1927) | |||
* [[Liberty Theatre (Pratt City)]], 211 [[3rd Street Pratt]] (1927) | |||
* [[Lyric Theatre]] ([[1932]]–[[1958]]; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Lyric Theatre]] ([[1932]]–[[1958]]; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Majestic Theater]] | * [[Majestic Theater]] | ||
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* [[New-Mar Theatre]] ([[1948]]–), 1915 [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[New-Mar Theatre]] ([[1948]]–), 1915 [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
* [[Newsome]] (1908) | * [[Newsome]] (1908) | ||
* [[North Birmingham Theatre]], 2635 [[30th Avenue North]] [[North Birmingham]] (1923) | * [[North Birmingham Theatre]], 2621-2635 [[30th Avenue North]] [[North Birmingham]] (1923-1927) or 3013 [[27th Street North]] | ||
* [[Norwood Theater]] (1940) | * [[Norwood Theater]], 1119 [[24th Street North]] (1927-1940) | ||
* [[Odeon Theatre]], 1907 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1914-1929) | * [[Odeon Theatre]], 1907 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1914-1929) | ||
* [[Odeon Two]], [[20th Street North]] at [[2nd Avenue North]] (1916) | * [[Odeon Two]], [[20th Street North]] at [[2nd Avenue North]] (1916) | ||
* [[Orpheum Theatre]] (1914, [[17th Street North|17th Street]] & [[3rd Avenue North]]) | * [[Orpheum Theatre]] (1914, [[17th Street North|17th Street]] & [[3rd Avenue North]]) | ||
* [[Palace Theatre]], 1810 [[Avenue D Ensley]] (1928-) | * [[Palace Theatre]], 1810 [[Avenue D Ensley]] (1928-) | ||
* [[Princess Theatre]], 216 [[20th Street North]] (1910- | * [[Princess Theatre]], 216 [[20th Street North]] (1910-1927) | ||
* [[Rialto Theatre]], 1923 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1915–1930s) | * [[Rialto Theatre]], 1923 [[3rd Avenue North]] (1915–1930s) | ||
* [[Ritz Theatre]], 1721 [[2nd Avenue North]] | * [[Ritz Theatre]], 1721 [[2nd Avenue North]] | ||
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* [[St Nicholas]] ([[1908]]) | * [[St Nicholas]] ([[1908]]) | ||
* [[Star Theatre]], 206 [[North Pinson TC]] (1924) | * [[Star Theatre]], 206 [[North Pinson TC]] (1924) | ||
* [[Strand Theater]], 1913 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1915-1962) | * [[Strand Theater]], 1913-1915 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1915-1962) | ||
* [[Temple Theatre]], 529 [[19th Street North]] | * [[Temple Theatre]], 529 [[19th Street North]] | ||
* [[Trianon Theatre]], 1916 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1913-1932) | * [[Trianon Theatre]], 1916 [[2nd Avenue North]] (1913-1932) | ||
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* [[Village East Theatre]] | * [[Village East Theatre]] | ||
* [[Virginia]] (see [[O'Brien's Opera House]]) | * [[Virginia]] (see [[O'Brien's Opera House]]) | ||
* [[West End Family Theatre]], 1201 [[Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest]] (1924) | * [[West End Family Theatre]], 1201-1203 [[Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest]] (1924) | ||
* [[West End Theater]] / [[Gary's West End Theater]], 1301 [[Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest]] (1950s) | * [[West End Theater]] / [[Gary's West End Theater]], 1301 [[Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest]] (1950s) | ||
* [[Woodlawn Theater]], 5403 [[1st Avenue North]] (1924), 5504 [[1st Avenue North]] (1929-1957) | * [[Woodlawn Theater]], 5403 [[1st Avenue North]] (1924-1927), 5504 [[1st Avenue North]] (1929-1957) | ||
==Nickelodeons== | ==Nickelodeons== | ||
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* [[Screening Room]] ([[1982]]–[[2007]]), 2130 [[2nd Avenue South]] | * [[Screening Room]] ([[1982]]–[[2007]]), 2130 [[2nd Avenue South]] | ||
* [[Roxy Theater]], 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | * [[Roxy Theater]], 1800 [[3rd Avenue North]] | ||
=="Colored" theaters== | |||
These establishments were open to African-American audiences exclusively during the region's long period of [[segregation]]: | |||
* [[Champion Theatre]], 1723 [[4th Avenue North]] (1921-), 312 [[18th Street North]] (1924-1927) | |||
* [[Dixie Theatre]], 1712 [[4th Avenue North]] (1927-1929) | |||
* [[Famous Theatre]] 306-308 [[18th Street North]], [[18th Street North]] (1925-1927), 1717 [[4th Avenue North]] (1927-) | |||
* [[Frolic Theatre]], 1718-1722 [[4th Avenue North]] (1921-1927) | |||
==Former Drive-Ins== | ==Former Drive-Ins== | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 5 October 2019
This is a List of former cinemas:
Birmingham
- Acme Theater, 2012 3rd Avenue North
- Airdome Theater
- Alamo Theatre (1908), 1800 block of 3rd Avenue North (Vaudeville & pictures, 10¢)
- Alcazar Theatre (1914, later renamed Capitol Theater), 1911 2nd Avenue North
- American Theatre, 206 41st Street South (1927)
- Amuse-U Theater, 211-213 19th Street North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢)
- Avon Theater, 29th Street and 7th Avenue South (Lakeview)
- Avondale Theater, 208 41st Street South, Avondale (1924-1927)
- Bay Theatre, 1811 3rd Avenue North
- Belle Theatre or Bell Theatre, 602 19th Street Ensley (1917-1924)
- Best Theater (1914) 2016 2nd Avenue North
- Bijou Theater /Pantages Theater, 1700 3rd Avenue North
- Birmingham Theatre
- Cameo Theatre, 4022 2nd Avenue North (1927)
- Capitol Theater, 1911 2nd Avenue North (1924-1927)
- Center Point 6 (1983–July 31, 1997), 23rd Avenue Northwest and Carson Road
- Central Park Family Theater (built 1925), 3207 Bessemer Road
- Central Park Theatre, 2909 Bessemer Road (1927)
- Cinema City 8 (June 16, 1978–1992), Cobb Theatres, Roebuck Shopping City, Parkway East
- Cinema West (1968–mid 1980s)
- College Theatre 106 77th Street South (1924-1927), 7604 1st Avenue North, East Lake (1947-1960s)
- Colonial Theater (1916-), downtown
- Colonnade 10, Colonnade, 3427 Colonnade Parkway
- Delmar Theatre, North Birmingham
- Dunbar Theatre, 2722 29th Avenue North, North Birmingham, (1924-1927)
- Eamond Theatre, 4th Avenue North
- Eastwood Mall Theatre (1964–1990), Eastwood Mall
- Edisonia (1908)
- 8th Avenue Theater, 213 8th Avenue North
- Electric (1908)
- Elite (1908)
- Empire Theatre (1926–), 2012 3rd Avenue North
- Ensley Theatre (1927-), 1923 Avenue E Ensley
- Erlanger Theatre, formerly the Jefferson Theatre, 1700 block of 2nd Avenue North
- Festival 18, Eastwood Festival Centre (1989-2006)
- Five Points Theatre, 1912-1914 11th Avenue South (1921-1958)
- Franklin Theater, 1817 Avenue E Ensley (1917-1927)
- Galax, 1919 2nd Avenue North (1920–1960s)
- Gay Theater (1921-), 1722 4th Avenue North
- Grand Theater, 1520 4th Avenue North, formerly the Hi-Stepper Theatre
- Grand Bijou Theatre, 2304 10th Terrace
- Hippodrome Theater (1914, 17th Street & 3rd Avenue North, Vaudeville, pictures, songs. 10¢)
- Hi-Stepper Theatre, 1520 4th Avenue North (1927), later called the Grand Theatre
- Jefferson Theatre (1900–1930s) renamed Erlanger Theatre 1700 block of 2nd Avenue North
- Jupiter Theatre
- Liberty Theatre, 1506 Pearson Avenue Southwest (1927)
- Liberty Theatre (Pratt City), 211 3rd Street Pratt (1927)
- Lyric Theatre (1932–1958; known as the Grand Bijou in the 1970s), 1800 3rd Avenue North
- Majestic Theater
- Margarette Theater, Woodlawn Station (1914)
- Marvel Theatre (1905-1908) 300 block of 20th Street North near 3rd Avenue (400 seats, Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 10¢)
- Melba Theater (1946-1980s), 2022-2024 2nd Avenue North
- Musetorium (1908)
- New-Mar Theatre (1948–), 1915 2nd Avenue North
- Newsome (1908)
- North Birmingham Theatre, 2621-2635 30th Avenue North North Birmingham (1923-1927) or 3013 27th Street North
- Norwood Theater, 1119 24th Street North (1927-1940)
- Odeon Theatre, 1907 2nd Avenue North (1914-1929)
- Odeon Two, 20th Street North at 2nd Avenue North (1916)
- Orpheum Theatre (1914, 17th Street & 3rd Avenue North)
- Palace Theatre, 1810 Avenue D Ensley (1928-)
- Princess Theatre, 216 20th Street North (1910-1927)
- Rialto Theatre, 1923 3rd Avenue North (1915–1930s)
- Ritz Theatre, 1721 2nd Avenue North
- Royal Theatre, 2014-2016 2nd Avenue North (1924–1951)
- St Nicholas (1908)
- Star Theatre, 206 North Pinson TC (1924)
- Strand Theater, 1913-1915 2nd Avenue North (1915-1962)
- Temple Theatre, 529 19th Street North
- Trianon Theatre, 1916 2nd Avenue North (1913-1932)
- Vaudette Theatre (1908-1917), Peerless Saloon building, 1900 2nd Avenue North
- Village East Theatre
- Virginia (see O'Brien's Opera House)
- West End Family Theatre, 1201-1203 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest (1924)
- West End Theater / Gary's West End Theater, 1301 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest (1950s)
- Woodlawn Theater, 5403 1st Avenue North (1924-1927), 5504 1st Avenue North (1929-1957)
Nickelodeons
- The following places of amusement offered tickets at 5¢ in 1909:
- Amuse-U Theater, 211-213 19th Street North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢)
- Bonita Theatre (?–1915), 1923 3rd Avenue North (pictures only, 5¢)
- Pastime, 19th Street at 2nd Avenue North (Vaudeville, pictures, songs, 5¢)
- Theatorium (1908), 13 20th Street North
Adult cinemas
- Cinema Blue, (1971-2015), 7604 1st Avenue North, East Lake
- College Art (1960s), 7604 1st Avenue North, East Lake
- Festival Cinema (1969–?), 7th Avenue South and 25th Street
- Foxy Theater, 1800 3rd Avenue North
- Screening Room (1982–2007), 2130 2nd Avenue South
- Roxy Theater, 1800 3rd Avenue North
"Colored" theaters
These establishments were open to African-American audiences exclusively during the region's long period of segregation:
- Champion Theatre, 1723 4th Avenue North (1921-), 312 18th Street North (1924-1927)
- Dixie Theatre, 1712 4th Avenue North (1927-1929)
- Famous Theatre 306-308 18th Street North, 18th Street North (1925-1927), 1717 4th Avenue North (1927-)
- Frolic Theatre, 1718-1722 4th Avenue North (1921-1927)
Former Drive-Ins
- 78 Drive-In, Jasper
- Auto Movies No. 1 (1939–), 605 Bessemer Super Highway, Midfield
- Bama Drive-In, (1966-), 4510 Bessemer Super Highway, Brighton
- Carver Outdoor Theatre, 28th Street and 18th Avenue, Bessemer
- Unknown, Old Tuscaloosa Highway near Durham Airport, Bessemer (1950s)
- Fair Park Drive-In (1948–1986), 2801 Lomb Avenue
- Harlem Drive In, 613 (1419) Bankhead Highway West, Pratt City
- Mustang Drive-In (1964–1986), 1701 Center Point Parkway
- Pines Drive-In, Alexander City
- Rebel Drive-In, Alabaster
- Robinwood Drive-In (1954–1980)
- Roebuck Drive-In, 9260 4th Avenue South, Roebuck
- Shades Mountain Drive-In, 1024 Highway 31 South, Vestavia Hills
- Skyvue Drive-In, Oneonta
- Starlite Drive-In, 7901 Crestwood Boulevard/Montevallo Road
- THC Drive In (1950–1980), Adamsville
- Thunderbird Drive-In (1968–1978), Highway 31 South, Vestavia Hills
- Trussville Drive-In, Trussville
Outside Birmingham
Bessemer
- Bessemer Twin (mid 1970s–early 1980s)
- Frolic Theatre, Bessemer, 1914 1st Avenue North (1920s-1940s)
- Grand Theater, Bessemer
- Imperial Theatre (Bessemer)
- Lincoln Theatre (1948-1983), 1926-1928 1st Avenue North, Bessemer
- Midway Theater, Bessemer
- Star Theater, Bessemer
- State Theater, Bessemer
Center Point
- Bama 6 (1983–1998), 1st Street Northeast, Center Point
- Cobb Capri (1965–mid 1970s), 2300 block of Center Point Parkway (Center Point)
Fairfield
- Fairfield Theatre (1920s), 5104 Gary Avenue, Fairfield (1920s-1940s)
- Fairfield Theatre (1950s), 5005-5007 Gary Avenue, Fairfield, 1950s-1960s
- Gary Theatre, 5004 Gary Avenue Fairfield (1924)
Homewood
- Carmike Wynnsong 12 (September 26, 1997-), The Oaks at Lakeshore, Lakeshore Parkway
- Green Springs 6 (originally Green Springs 4; 1971–1992), Homewood
- Homewood Theatre (originally the Royal Theatre, 1920s–1958), 2834 18th Street South, Homewood
- Wildwood 14 / Regal Wildwood 14 (1991–2005?), Wildwood Centre, Homewood
Hoover
- Galleria 10 (1988–2005), Riverchase Galleria
- Hoover Square 6 (1983–1998), 1660 Highway 31 South, Hoover
- Hoover Twin Cinema (1977–early 1980s), 3142 Lorna Road
Tuscaloosa
- Bama 6 (1982–May 2007), McFarland Plaza, Tuscaloosa
- Diamond Theater, Tuscaloosa
- Fox 12 (early 1970s–September 2004), McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa
Elsewhere
- Bama Theatre, Alexander City
- Brookwood Twin (early 1970s–early 1980s), Brookwood Mall
- Brook Highland 10 (1992–2007), Brook Highland Shopping Center
- Central Theatre, Graysville (1954)
- Cobb Movies 4 (1983-2013), Jasper
- Cobb Vestavia (early 1970s–early 1980s), Park South Plaza
- Imperial Theatre (Tarrant City)
- Jackson Theatre, Alexander City
- Midfield Theater (1967–1996)
- Neely Theatre, Oneonta
- Parrish Theatre, Parrish (1954)
- Peoples Theatre, Alexander City
- Pitcher Show (1980–1990), 1425Highway 31 South, Vestavia Hills
- Playhouse Cinemas, Alexander City
- Quintown Theatre, Flat Creek/Quinton (1941-1954)
- Rex Theatre, Alexander City
- Spring Theatre, Goodsprings (1954)
- Strand Theatre, Alexander City
- Strand Theatre, Montevallo
- Strand Theater, West Blocton
- Tarrant Theater, Tarrant
- Valley Theatre, 2726a Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook
- Warrior Theater, Warrior
- West End Theatre, 1303 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest
- Wylam Theater, Wylam
References
- The American Motion Picture Directory: A Cyclopedic Directory of the Motion Picture Industry (1915) Chicago, Illinois: American Motion Picture Directory Co.
- Luckie, Bob (July 21, 1940) "About Birmingham: Talking Pictures Show Great Improvement Over Hand-Cranked Variety 35 Years Ago" The Birmingham News - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- Alabama listings at cinematour.com
- Evans Criswell. Historical Information:Alabama:Birmingham at Movie Theatre Information.
- Wells, Russell "Showplaces of the South: Part 3". Birmingham Rewound. - accessed January 16, 2007
- Gordon, Robert K. (February 21, 1996) "The Last Picture Show: Midfield cinema closing leaves western area without theater." The Birmingham News